Overview

Mr. Fournier works on a broad range of tax issues for tax-exempt organizations and assists high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and their families in achieving their philanthropic objectives.

Mr. Fournier provides a diverse set of tax-exempt organizations with comprehensive legal advice. He offers guidance to private foundations, public charities, educational institutions, religious organizations, social welfare organizations, and other tax-exempt entities on a variety of legal matters, including:

assisting with IRS compliance and reporting;

guiding clients in matters involving corporate governance and general operations;

advising on international grantmaking and cross-border operations, including associated withholding and reporting requirements;

counseling on the creation of joint ventures and the operation of subsidiaries and affiliated nonprofits;

assisting domestic and international clients with developing sophisticated estate plans, including planning for lifetime gifts, charitable giving, and dynastic transfers.

Highlights

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Fournier served as a Nuclear Submarine Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.